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Kerna Family History

Kerna Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kern, Cerna, Perna, Verna, Berna, Kemna, Serna, Keena, Kernan, Kerns

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Where is the Kerna family from?

You can see how Kerna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Kerna families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerna's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kerna families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kerna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerna. 31% of Kerna men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Kerna women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerna were Labor and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Maid
    11%

What Kerna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerna census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 141 immigration records available for the last name Kerna. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 130 military records available for the last name Kerna. For the veterans among your Kerna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerna lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kerna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kerna in 1968 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerna ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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